OTTAWA — The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) announced today Nathan Wright (above) has been appointed to its board of directors.
Wright is currently the principal at Wright Strategies and a council member at the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. He has extensive experience working for First Nations in policy and program development as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with all levels of government and the private sector, says the CRFC’s press release.
“In my community of Six Nations of the Grand River I have witnessed the importance of strong community radio. It has the ability to connect people, to deliver key local stories and information, and to ensure everyone has access to their culture and language,” said Wright, whose community work has included supporting local radio station 100.3 CKRZ, known as “The Voice of the Grand”, says the press release.
“I look forward to joining the CRFC to enhance community radio and create strategic pathways to ensure community radio is diverse, sustained and grows for generations to come,” added Wright.
The CRFC says, as part of its five-year strategic plan, the organization is committed to being reflective of Canada’s diversity and to be accessible to all community broadcasters.
“As the CRFC continues to grow, the board recognizes it is important to foster new opportunities and partnerships with a growing network of Indigenous broadcasters, innovators, and trailblazers,” says the release.
